ANTHONY STRONG IS BACK AT BORNEO JAZZ

Kuching, Wed:- Borneo Jazz audience may recall Anthony Strong and his British jazz style that enthralled audience last year and now he is back on stage again this year.

Dubbed a “great singer and pianist”, his music style varies between Canadian Crooner Michael Bublés and English Jazz entertainer Jamie Cullum’s genre, giving audience an assurance of a jazzy evening.

Anthony Strong taught himself to play the piano at an early age and once discovering his passion for music, he received a scholarship to Whitgift School and also the Purcell School of Music in London.

He completed his degree at the Guildhall School of Music successfully and was self- funded with his part-time performances in bars and clubs where he made the acquaintance of a few famous Jazz musicians.

This opened opportunity for the young musician to work with the “Million Dollar Quartet” a musical, featuring himself as Jerry Lee Lewis, a country rock and roll star and gained respect from his audience and making his ways within into the scene.

In 2012 Anthony Strong’s EP release reached No.1 on the UK Jazz charts that led him to sign a contract with the iconic French label, Naïve.

Watch him perform this year again where audience may recall his musical humour and charms supported by his energetic band members.

Borneo Jazz Festival will be celebrated on Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9 at ParkCity Everly Hotel in Miri.

For jazz lovers, the early bird tickets will be priced at RM80.00 for family package of two adults and two children (7-12 years of age), RM25.00 for a two-day child pass and RM15.00 for a day child pass.

Adult pass for early bird is RM60.00 for two-day pass and RM40.00 for a day pass.

The early bird sales will end on April 15, 2015 and is on a first come first serve basis.

In Sarawak, tickets are available at Speedy Video outlets at Plaza Merdeka and the Spring Mall in Kuching, Bintang Plaza, Imperial Mall and Boulevard Shopping Centers in Miri and all Visitors’ Information Centers in Kuching, Sibu and Miri.

Tickets can also be purchased online at www.ticketcharge.com.my and are also available at TicketCharge Call Centers and its Kuala Lumpur and Penang offices and its authorized outlets in the region.

In celebration of its 10th Anniversary of Jazz celebration, Sarawak Tourism Board will feature the past years’ best performers, bringing back favorites featuring wide range of jazz genre from all over the world.